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2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement: Meet the Inductees

By A.J. Fagerlin

CANTON, OH - AUGUST 2: Fans take a photo outside the Hall of Fame prior to the NFL Class of 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 2, 2014 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CANTON, OH - AUGUST 2: Fans take a photo outside the Hall of Fame prior to the NFL Class of 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 2, 2014 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 19: Helmets line the sidelines of the Kansas City Chiefs during a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 19, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens won 31-13. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 19: Helmets line the sidelines of the Kansas City Chiefs during a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 19, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens won 31-13. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Johnny Robinson, Safety/Running Back, Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs

Johnny Robinson was a defensive leader for the Chiefs when they won Super Bowl IV. Playing from 1960 to 1971, Robinson spent time with the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs of the AFL and NFL, spending his entire 12 year career with the franchise.

A true ball-hawking safety, Robinson amassed 57 career interceptions. He led the AFL with 10 interceptions in 1966 and the NFL with 10 in 1970. Robinson recorded multiple interceptions in each of his defensive seasons and scored two defensive touchdowns in his career. His teams had an incredible record of 35-3-1 in games where he recorded an interception.

After starring at LSU, Robinson was selected third overall in the 1960 NFL Draft and was initially used as a running back for the Dallas Texans. He was a solid back and an above average receiver out of the backfield, but Robinson really shined once he made the switch to safety for his third season.

Robinson is a 7-time Pro Bowler/All Star, 6-time All-Pro, and 3-time AFL Champion in addition to his Super Bowl victory. He was also named to the AFL’s All-Time Team in 1970.

Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said about Robinson:

"“We are thrilled that Johnny Robinson will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Johnny was a part of the foundation of the Super Bowl IV championship team and one of the best defensive backs of his generation. Our family and the entire Chiefs organization are delighted for Johnny and his family that, at long last, he will take his rightful place among the greatest to ever play the game, in Canton.” Chiefs.com"

Robinson will be presented by his stepson, Bob Thompson.

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